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Username Post: She Moved on her own power. Video!        (Topic#279618)
Charlie57 
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 04-13-12 03:19 PM - Post#2214760    

It has been over 12 years since this happened! Today, Friday the 13th I drove my 57 in the driveway. I still have some leaks to deal with and the brakes are still spongy but overall it felt better then great!
Charlie



 

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62sedan 
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 04-13-12 03:46 PM - Post#2214770    
    In response to Charlie57

Charlie,

That's utterly FANTASTIC!!!!

I'm sure you're stoked about that "first ride", even though it was just up and back down the driveway. I've been following your build since you first started posting about it and you've certainly had some adversities to deal with and overcome. BRAVO!! The engine sounds great and she certainly seems to have a good deal of torque. I also liked the little bits of having her "grab a patch" on the short runs..... even in reverse!!

Here's to you and the rest of the family who stand at your side during your completion of the build.

And, thanks for posting the link.... I for one enjoyed it.
Chuck






 

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57belairman 
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 04-13-12 04:36 PM - Post#2214778    
    In response to Charlie57

Life is short, Eat dessert first, I always do!!

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57 2dr ht red
57 Convertible
57 Nomad
57 2dr Sedan
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Pistol 
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 04-13-12 04:58 PM - Post#2214792    
    In response to Charlie57

Oh yea baby
Pete
Awl speeling misteaks r myn
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C57Heaven 
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Loc: Ohio USA
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 04-13-12 06:00 PM - Post#2214825    
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Peace,
John H.
55 BA 2dr Sed owned since 1979, sold 6/1/09;
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Old_Longboarder 
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 04-13-12 07:25 PM - Post#2214873    
    In response to C57Heaven

Put those front tires on the rear and burn off those labels!

Or just pull them off before the next video...,
"The most precious jewels you'll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children."






 

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Sting Ray 
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 04-13-12 07:40 PM - Post#2214883    
    In response to Old_Longboarder

Half way through the vid I'm trying to come up with something smart a sy to say and I was thinking "what no burn out?" and then you did!

That's gonna be a nice car.
Bleeds Chevy Orange

1957 Chevy 150, 3-spd
1964 Corvette two top convert, 4-spd
1965 Pontiac GTO hrdtp, tri-power, 4-spd, 4.11's
1967 El Camino, 427, 4-spd
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greg pharr 
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 04-13-12 07:49 PM - Post#2214888    
    In response to Charlie57

Congratulations Charlie! I have been following your build since day one. I know you were pumped!
57 2 dr Sedan driver
Greg


 

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elkhornranger 
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 04-13-12 08:04 PM - Post#2214895    
    In response to greg pharr

We have to be related somehow! Way to go Charlie, it will go together much faster now. Just think of the time you will save not pushing it around
Cole

 

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gotta56forme 
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 04-13-12 09:23 PM - Post#2214908    
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Can I get that to GO? * * * '56 210 HT * * * '56 BelAir HT * * *


 

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6-bangertim 
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 04-14-12 12:22 AM - Post#2214935    
    In response to Charlie57

Congrats, Charlie...dug the vid - GOOD SHOW!!!

NICE digs you have there...hope the garage is as sharp as the house, how big is it?

All the best to you as the build continues - it's lookin' really, REALLY GOOD!!!

Take Care, Tim
Too Poor to Restore...My Nifty 150!
Proud owner of MISS NOVEMBER - 2011 Tri-Five Calender


 

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Duke 
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 04-14-12 06:50 AM - Post#2214990    
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http://s1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg590/MTBingNi ...
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awsum55 
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 04-14-12 09:05 AM - Post#2215017    
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Congrats Charlie, it looks like she runs real well. Keep up the good work.
Five things that you cannot recover in life:

* The Stone after it's thrown
* The Word after it's said
* An Occasion after it's missed
* The Time after it's gone
* A person after they die


 

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1-BAD-57 
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 04-14-12 10:10 AM - Post#2215032    
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The first run will always be the best run in your heart.
Jeffrey
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Bruces 57 
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 04-14-12 11:14 AM - Post#2215047    
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Hello;
Looks like lots of "get up and go!"
You just couldn't take it anymore!
You just had to try it out!
What the hell were you sitting on?

Bruce


 

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55 Shaker 
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 04-14-12 11:38 AM - Post#2215057    
    In response to Bruces 57

If I were in your shoes, I would have been very tempted to run it up and down the street. GOOD JOB
The older I get, the more dangerous, I am !!!!


 

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beejay 
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 04-14-12 12:35 PM - Post#2215075    
    In response to Charlie57

I'm laughing with happiness!!!! Dat sukker sounds grate. Not much longer to go, then 'round da block.
Bruce

'56 4-door BelAir, 350, Holley 600, Eddie intake, TKO 600, CPP P/S and A arms, Sierra Gold & Adobe Beige
2010 VW Jetta S/W, 2.5, 5-cyl,6-spd auto.
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Charlie57 
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 04-14-12 08:03 PM - Post#2215180    
    In response to beejay

Guys, It was a blast! I was sitting on a tire with a blanket over it. I really, Really wanted to go up and down the block but I have a couple leaks which I hope to get the fixed very soon. It really did feel like it would fly, I know I'll add a lot of weight to it but right and slow it a bit.
I hope to get it on a dyno soon and let them brake it in and tune it up. Then I will drive it down the street!
Charlie
"Charlie's 57 Chevy" I made it's very own FaceBook page please visit and "Like"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlies-1957-C hevy/214078481937849


 

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bowtieboy56 
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 04-15-12 01:01 AM - Post#2215230    
    In response to Charlie57

way cool
shoebox's spin my wheels


 

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jeffs55 
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 04-15-12 04:28 PM - Post#2215466    
    In response to bowtieboy56

I can't blame ya, but it's funny how we'll get to that point and want to drive it.
No doors, fenders, hood, glass.
But it runs! Let's go!

Congrats Charlie, I know how you feel.
Jeff
55 Handyman
66 F100 project
32 3 Window Coupe project
1996 Silverado short bed extended cab

I actually own 2 Chevys now!

My Pics


 

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awsum55 
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 04-15-12 05:04 PM - Post#2215481    
    In response to jeffs55

Dem boys from Tennessee is CRAZY!
Five things that you cannot recover in life:

* The Stone after it's thrown
* The Word after it's said
* An Occasion after it's missed
* The Time after it's gone
* A person after they die


 

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busyguy8 
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 04-15-12 09:15 PM - Post#2215581    
    In response to jeffs55

awesome!
Aquired a '56 2dr hdtp BelAir on 6/9/05!
Link to my pics!
-bill


 

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swbatt 
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 04-15-12 09:21 PM - Post#2215583    
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WOW! I like it.

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bler57 
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 04-15-12 10:28 PM - Post#2215604    
    In response to Charlie57

Most excellent dude!!! I love it. Congrats!!!
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56sedandelivery 
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 04-16-12 11:12 AM - Post#2215761    
    In response to bler57

WHAT??? What's that "silver car" in the background? One of them 4 letter word cars? Actually, my wife was a Mustang fan too; not a trifive, but nice cars as well. Butch/56sedandelivery.

 

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cnbell 
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 04-16-12 11:24 AM - Post#2215767    
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Very cool Charlie, congratulations.....
Craig

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BigCoop64 
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 04-17-12 06:56 AM - Post#2216088    
    In response to 62sedan

Congrats the engine and exhaust sound GREAT! i know you wantt to throw in a seat and belt and go riding(the belt is so u wont have to have the doors on.) good job
1964 Impala
Original 283.030over
powerglide,edelbrock/holl y
Pete Jackson gear drive
HEI/msd 6al
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tooomuch7 
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 04-17-12 08:42 AM - Post#2216126    
    In response to BigCoop64

Good Job!I know that feeling,the first time I drove mine after it was down 5 years,I didnt think i could get my smile in the car.
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MikeB 
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 04-17-12 09:24 AM - Post#2216145    
    In response to Charlie57

That's great to see.
Real Hot Rods have a Clutch!

1955 210 2dr: 327, Brodix IK180 heads, Jones cam, Muncie M20, Wilwood front brakes

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 04-18-12 09:15 AM - Post#2216506    
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Cool! Sounds great, too....

 

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